Parts Manager

**AutoCanada**, the largest publicly-traded automotive group in Canada, is **NOW HIRING** an experienced **Automotive Parts Manager** to work at our KIA dealership in Hamilton, ON This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door with an automotive group that believes in growing our talent, connecting with the communities that we serve, and building a brand that is recognized across North America for our commitment to integrity and customer service. If you share our passion for people, automobiles, and making money then we want to talk to you about a new career with **KIA of Hamilton**

**AutoCanada** believes that taking care of our team members and setting them up for long-term success is what sets us apart from our competitors. **That’s why AutoCanada is proud to offer our full-time employees the following benefits to aid in their well-being and performance**:

- Competitive pay plans and a motivated group of AutoCanada employees to work alongside
- Dental and vision insurance
- Prescription insurance that can discount purchases up to 80%
- Paid holiday and flex time for full time AutoCanada employees
- Employee vehicle purchase & service programs
- Employee assistance programs focused on health & wellness
- Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
- Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career with a North American automotive group operating in Canada and the United States

**Position Overview**:
The Automotive Parts Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement, inventory management, and distribution of automotive parts within an organization. You'll work closely with suppliers, technicians, and other stakeholders to ensure the availability of the right parts at the right time.
- Managing and maintaining inventory levels of automotive parts
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness
- Collaborating with suppliers to negotiate pricing and terms
- Monitoring and analyzing market trends to anticipate parts demand
- Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
- Supervising a team of parts specialists and coordinating their work
- Resolving any issues related to parts availability or quality
- Promoting and selling parts to customers, building relationships with existing customers, and identifying potential new customers
- Completing paperwork, processing invoices, and performing other administrative tasks as needed

**Requirements**:

- Must be 18 years of age or older to meet insurance requirements for operating a motor vehicle
- Possession of authorized documentation required to gain employment, in addition to having a current, valid CA-issued Driver’s License
- Must submit to and adequately pass a pre-employment background and MVR screen prior to employment
- Open availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in an automotive dealership Parts Department in a leadership role
- A detailed understanding of Parts and Service operations and inventory management
- Understanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealerships
- Advanced working knowledge of CDK dealer management system
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which includes: standing, sitting, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, etc.
- Has the competitive spirit, drive, outgoing personality, consistency, and resilience to meet monthly objectives while following a daily work plan

















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